Ingrid Bergman

Based on a play by Patrick Hamilton, 1944’s Gaslight went on to become one of the most beloved dramas of all time. This guest post from Kim Wilson explores the film’s enduring legacy, and offers up opinions why it continues to resonate with audiences the world over.

You know the drill. Below is a classic movie photo with Jason’s caption. You’re encouraged to leave your own suggestion in the comment section below! “Four empty bottles of booze and it’s only 10am. Something you want to tell me, Ingrid?”

In today’s guest post, reader Jack Ralph asks if you can identify film stars just by the sound of their voice: Many movie and television fans can identify a great number of performers by name immediately by viewing the performers,…

Her luminous beauty and the powerful sincerity of her craftwork caused this Stockholm native to take Hollywood by storm in the ’40s, and carried her through four decades of acclaimed and memorable performances. Born on August 29, 1915 and orphaned…

World-renowned Swedish violinist Holger Brandt (Gosta Ekman) knows what he is about to do is wrong, but he does it anyway, and invites gifted student pianist Anita Hoffman (Ingrid Bergman) out for a “late dinner and wine” after they meet—not…

Guest blogger Priscilla writes: How would you do without the electric lights to which you are so accustomed? What if you had only fires and gas lights to see by after sundown? Even better – or more terrifying – what…

Guest blogger Peter Eramo, Jr. writes: Here’s a fun & easy one for you and just about everyone can sprout off at least five — so no excuses this week! We all have those actors and actresses who we just…

Okay, please let me get in a few words first. Starting from the age of 12 or so–between afternoon and late late TV broadcasts, a few screenings in repertoire cinemas (Remember rep theaters? That’s where college students and urban intelligentsia would flock to watch King…

Guest blogger Alexis writes: On December 8, 1941, the day after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the play, Everybody Goes to Rick’s, was purchased by Warner Bros. Producer Hal Wallis for $20,000. This was the most money ever spent on…